Course Improvements

Do you want to recommend any course improvements now you have taught the course all the way through? 

Remember it is sometimes best to teach a course at least twice before making any recommendations. Make a note in your CEP of any reflections which might lead to course improvements in the future. 

Discuss with your Academic Programme Manager any recommendations for course improvements.

If you are teaching on a unified programme, consultation for changes will be required at a national level, involving all centres who teach the programme. 

Small improvements can be made at course level, but some types of changes require a change application.  These can only be applied for if there is evidence that supports the rationale for the change proposal.   


Course Changes

A Type 1 change is a minor change
at course level
and is for
lower level improvements. 

 If a Type 1 change is approved, Unitec keeps an internal record of the change and NZQA are notified. 
A Type 2 change is a 
major change with
Programme level implications. 


If a Type 2 change is approved by NZQA, the  change will be recorded on the NZQA database.  

More information about Type changes including what level to apply for and how to apply, can be found on the Nest here.  


It is worth remembering that courses should complement each other, making the Programme fit together like a jigsaw. Any changes to a course could impact other courses. 

For example, changing an assessment submission date could clash with other assessment submission dates in other courses in the Programme. 

Discuss even minor improvements with your team before implementing them. 

Here are the first three steps to consider if you are proposing a change to the course:

Change process

Don't forget that you will need your APM's approval before you make any changes!

Evidence for change proposals can include:



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